I was walking to Dutch class this morning when a poster said hello from an alley.  I stopped and stared.

The words “Wij bereiken meer” mean “We achieve more” … but achieve feels too small.  This girl is giving ‘er – no holding back, full self-expression.

Wow!

Yes, she’s in a choir, and her job is to blend, not dominate.  I get that.  But O my God … she’s alive.

There’s no self-reflection, as in “How am I doing?” or “I hope they like me.”  There’s simply the melody and the lyrics.  And reaching the audience.

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Here’s one of my favourite YouTube videos.  The choir is Johns’ Boys from Wales.  The song is inspiring.  But look at the open mouths, the smiles … and the faces of those who are receiving the gift.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=U9sMNkpOH6g&si=7Fxzvq_4o9EfDS2H

May we all express